The battle to get Black Caviar has hit epic proportions with no more than six racing clubs pursuing the champion mare and leading online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au is tipping the South Australian Jockey Club to win out – but only just! The SAJC has been installed as the $2.50 favourite to [...]
Two Melbourne racing clubs have joined the fight to attract Black Caviar for her final lead-up race before the superstar sprinter leaves Australia to race in England. The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) say they are willing to alter programs to accommodate the unbeaten champion [...]
Such is the popularity of Black Caviar, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has gone back to the drawing board since it was confirmed the wonder mare would seek her 19th consecutive win in Saturday’s Coolmore Lightning Stakes. “We have looked at every aspect of the raceday and made adjustments to [...]
Oaks day racegoers won’t have to rush as much after the Victoria Racing Club announced that the meeting this year would start more than hour later than usual.
Racing Victoria and Victoria Racing Club officials are rejoicing after AQIS gave official approval to two Japanese quarantine facilities, effectively allowing Japanese horses to compete in this year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.
The Victoria Racing Club begins its celebration of the 150th Melbourne Cup on July 28, with the release of The Story of the Melbourne Cup: Australia’s Greatest Race, a book commemorating the race that stops the nation.